Home and Community Based Services for the Elderly Act of 1985

Summary

Home and Community Based Services for the Elderly Act of 1985 - Amends title XIX (Block Grants) of the Public Health Service Act to authorize a block grant program for home and community based services for the elderly. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 through 1988. Allots State funding based on a State's elderly population as compared with the elderly population of the United States. Makes Indian tribes and tribal organizations eligible grant recipients. States that grants may be used to: (1) identify elderly individuals who are eligible for services; (2) plan and manage services to be provided; (3) educate the public and medical and social professionals concerning the availability of services; (4) encourage the participation of families and voluntary organizations; (5) train personnel; and (6) coordinate long-term care services. Permits States to provide services for the elderly through grants to eligible organizations. Prohibits the use of funds for: (1) inpatient services; (2) cash payments to intended recipients; (3) land purchase or construction; (4) purchases of major medical equipment; or (5) satisfying any requirement for the expenditure of non-Federal funds. Set forth State application provisions.

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Timeline

1. 21 May 1985

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 21 May 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 4 June 1985

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Aging (Labor and Human Resources).

   Source: Committee

4. 19 November 1985

   Reported

   Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

   Source: Committee

5. 4 December 1985

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 447.

   Source: Calendars

6. 4 December 1985

   Reported

   Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch with amendments. With written report No. 99-208.

   Source: Committee

7. 4 December 1985

   Reported

   Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch with amendments. With written report No. 99-208.

   Source: Committee

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 4 December 1985

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 21 May 1985

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Sponsors

• Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
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